Hello gang, I am back at it with a new set of symptoms on my 2010 roadstar. Here are the details:
1) Soft top has been in storage (top down, or open) for about a month. I start engine, no warning lights and all seems good until...
2) I hit the CLOSE button. The storage lid opens about an inch and gives up. Roof open light stays on. The lid drops back down due to gravity but the light stays on.
3) I hit the OPEN button. The motors turn and the lid closes completely. Roof open light goes out and all seems good.
4) I repeat the process again with the same results.
5) I manually raise the roof halfway, start the car and hit the CLOSE button. The soft top closes and latches as it should, and the roof open light goes out - no warnings.
I have not tried to open and close the top again. I do notice that the soft top is hitting and pulling down the storage compartment cover when it opens - which I believe is a sign of weak bungees. I have heard of the top not opening when the bungees are weak, but have not found anyone with difficulties getting the top to close.
I saw no sign of hydraulic fluid leaks in the storage compartment.
Question: Would weak bungees cause the top to rise only an inch or two and then give up? Has anyone else experienced this problem and solved it with new bungees. I need to replace them anyway, but I still wonder if that is the problem. I think I am good on the electrical because the top can be hydraulically latched open or closed without roof open warning lights at the end of travel.
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